People share their favourite photos of the solar eclipse over P.E.I.
Thousands of Prince Edward Islanders took in Monday's solar eclipse from tip to tip, and they have some amazing photos to remember the once-in-a-lifetime event.
Thousands of people had their eyes — and cameras — pointed to the skies on Monday
The solar eclipse over Cabot Beach Provincial Park. (Submitted by Stephen DesRoches)
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Thousands of Prince Edward Islanders took in Monday's solar eclipse from tip to tip, and they have some amazing photos to remember the historic event.
Many shared their favourite shots with CBC afterward, whether it was from cottage viewing parties or with small groups gathered in fields for the phenomenon.
Here are some of the shots you shared with us from across the province to remember the rare cosmic event:
The eclipse darkens the lighthouse in North Cape. (Submitted by Darlene Morrissey)
The eclipse as photographed through Robert Judson's welding helmet. (Submitted by Robert Judson)
Ron MacDonald captured the so-called 'diamond-ring' effect during the eclipse in Ellerslie, P.E.I., on Monday. (Submitted by Ron MacDonald)
Doug MacDonald caught the early stages of the eclipse from Palmer Road, P.E.I. (Submitted by Doug MacDonald)
Travellers thrilled by 'once in a lifetime' view of solar eclipse from tip of P.E.I.
9 months ago
Duration 2:50
The rusty red cliffs of North Cape on the northwestern point of Prince Edward Island were filled with travellers from all over as the moon and sun passed in the sky this week. CBC's Jane Robertson was there to capture the excitement.
Alyssa Allain's four-year-old daughter Clara was thrilled to watch the eclipse from their home in Nine Mile Creek. (Submitted by Alyssa Allain)
A bird mistook Jordan Campbell's eclipse viewer for a bird feeder while he was watching the event from the Summerside boardwalk. (Submitted by Jordan Campbell)
Moon shadow at Mill River: Watch video of the total eclipse over western P.E.I.
9 months ago
Duration 0:47
A CBC video camera was locked onto the sun and moon as the eclipse began over western P.E.I. at 3:27 p.m. AT. This time-lapse video jumps in places because the camera had to be moved from time to time to continue tracking the orbs as they moved in the sky.
The 'bite' as seen in Jordan Campbell's eclipse viewer in Summerside. (Submitted by Jordan Campbell)
A patriotic view of the eclipse from Slemon Park. (Submitted by Meredyth McCabe)
Joyce Hennebery found the perfect bale of hay in Park Corner to use as her front-row seat for the eclipse. (Submitted by Michael Gauthier)
See and hear the eclipse's moment of totality in western P.E.I.
9 months ago
Duration 3:30
A once-in-a-lifetime experience for some, the April 8 solar eclipse cast darkness over parts of P.E.I. CBC News captured the moment at Mill River Resort, where hundreds gathered to watch. As the sun re-emerged, we spoke to people afterward about their experience.
Jeremy Vessey of Summerside made a composite of some of his best eclipse photos. (Submitted by Jeremy Vessey)
Debbie Hill captured solar flares in Summerside. (Submitted by Debbie Hill)
